Charity information: Generation For change and Development

Need

Mandera County is a remote arid region 1136km from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.9 out of 10 people in the county live below the poverty line. Although the number of girls in primary school has increased, still 6 out of 10 girls in Mandera are out of school. Orphaned girls from poor families are most affected. Girls as young as 12 years old work to contribute to family income, forcing them to drop out of school. Others take on caring roles to assist their mothers.This impacts on their performance.

Solution

The project will run an after-school remedial lessons in Maths, English and Kiswahili, provide essential personal hygiene products such as sanitary pads, uniform, solar lantern for use at home to reduce financial burden on the girls' families and mentoring to build their confidence. The project will work closely with the schools to monitor regularly the girls' progress at school. Together we can provide a real and meaningful change for orphaned girls. Get involved and share the joy with us.

What success will look like

Impact

Education is the single most powerful way to lift people out of poverty. This project will improve the educational achievement and attainment of 100 orphaned girls at the end of their primary education. GENCAD will award the girls who successfully complete primary education with secondary school scholarships and we hope these girls will continue with higher education and improve their job prospects.

Risk

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Reporting

Budget - Project Cost: £31,028

Current Funding / Pledges

Location

Mandera County is a remote arid region 1136km from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.9 out of 10 people in the county live below the poverty line. Although the number of girls in primary school has increased, still 6 out of 10 girls in Mandera are out of school. Orphaned girls from poor families are most affected. Girls as young as 12 years old work to contribute to family income, forcing them to drop out of school. Others take on caring roles to assist their mothers.This impacts on their performance.

Beneficiaries

The project will run an after-school remedial lessons in Maths and English, provide essential personal hygiene products such as sanitary pads, uniform, solar lantern for use at home to reduce financial burden on the girls' families and mentoring to build their confidence. The project will work closely with the schools to monitor regularly the girls' progress at school. Together we can provide a real and meaningful change for orphaned girls. Get involved and share the joy with us.